Posted by Pfinstegg on May 12, 2003, at 16:24:08
In reply to Re: Where's Beardy?, posted by WorryGirl on May 12, 2003, at 12:38:49
This is the saddest thread I have ever read here. It started with someone inquiring about a poster many of us love to hear from- a positive, well-meant question. The friendly tone of it apparently wasn't recognized, as it was received as a somehow hostile, excessive show of interest. Then, the people who originally had inquired with friendly interest were naturally hurt, and one or two responded in a slightly hostile manner. Then everyone was cautioned to be civil, leaving several, at least, to feel misunderstood- and silenced. As the thread goes on, everyone is sounding miserable, hurt, and angry- the natural reaction to having your friendly caring intentions thrown back at you as hostile and unwelcome- and to becoming angry and disappointed oneself.
We all need one another. Is there a way to pull this thread out, and get it honest and caring, the way it started?
Pfinstegg
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URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20030506/msgs/226146.html